Tuesday, 23 May 2017

Algarve and the male Linnet.

When we saw a little bird with a very red breast, on our way home, one late afternoon, we had no idea what it was, but it was so cute that I had to get as many shots as possible. I have since identified it as a male Linnet, even though the photos I looked at on Google didn't show any with such a brightly coloured breast. I do hope I'm right about the ID! The photos I'm about to share are all very similar, but I'm sure you'll agree, he's a cute little ball of fluff.

It is indeed a male Linnet, mentioned in Shakespeare if I am not mistaken,and it has also found its way into several poems by legendary English poets. Given its beauty it is not surprising that it should have been lauded over the centuries and it has an appealing song too. Lovely shots of a lovely bird.

He is a charming bird -- I love the red breast! and looking through the comments I see you were correct in your identification. (I am sure that David G. would be right -- he knows everything about birds.

Dearest Breathtaking； What a sweet birdie "Linnet"is♡♡♡ 'A cute little ball of fluff' is the right word, I think♪ I checked this bird with PC and found its name in Japanese is 'ムネアカヒワ・muneakahiwa' literally "reddish breast finch'. I thought exactly like it p:-)So sorry for my late comment and thank you so much for your sweet comments. I was busy but wishing to be back to normal pace.Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear Japanese friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

About Me

Photography came to me late in life. My husband had always taken our family and holiday photos, whilst I indulged in artistic hobbies of my own. It just never
occurred to me to do otherwise. Whilst I was at Art College, and later as a textile and fashion designer I had taken photos of my work, but that was all part of my job. Three years ago due to constant back pain, I had to give up painting “my first love” as I could no longer stand or sit for long stretches at a time, my physician advised me to walk for an hour every day. It was gruelling at first, but on keeping to this regular
activity my meanderings became less painful and my eyes keener. Always appreciative of nature, the desire to capture these wondrous moments on camera, became a need, and finally became a reality when my husband gave me my first camera, and I’ve never looked back. My camera and I have become inseparable. From the moment I go into the garden and surrounding countryside, it becomes an adventure, and I’m never happier than when I spot something of extraordinary beauty, but a thing of beauty is better when shared.